A Worcestershire-based mobile car detailing company has secured £13,000 in funding.

The support for Evesham firm Lords Automotive comes from First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans under the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans initiative.

It has primarily been used to purchase and equip a van with necessary materials, like a water tank and electric generator, and cleaning supplies.

The funds have also been allocated towards the creation of a website and purchasing of uniforms.

The business venture was conceived by married couple, Marian Saghin and Sinziana Taran, in response to a gap in the local market.

Sinziana Taran, who has three years of experience in customer service, and Marian Saghin, who is passionate about car detailing, decided to bring their offering directly to the customer by going mobile.

Sinziana Taran said: "We applied for a Start Up Loan to get the business started, and securing the loan has helped us make our dream come true.

"The application was quicker than I had expected, and the support from my business adviser, Inderpal, was priceless and crucial for the application approval.

"We wholeheartedly recommend the Start Up Loan to anyone looking to start a business and in need of financial support."

First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans is a government-backed microfinance institution that offers loans ranging from £500 to £250,000.

The firm targets start-ups and small to medium sized enterprises that struggle to borrow from traditional lenders, reinvesting any surplus into loan funds to promote economic growth.

Inderpal Singh, business adviser at the lending firm, said: "Marian and Sinziana have demonstrated a profound dedication to their work.

"It was a positive experience to review and support their loan application.

"I have no doubt that Lords Automotive will flourish in the coming years."

Richard Bearman, managing director of small business lending at British Business Bank, said: "Lords Automotive are filling a much needed gap in their local market and I’m confident that they will be able to continue to develop the business following their First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans.

"We are proud to support them on their journey and look forward to watching them grow even further."